The Air & Space Brief: Space Force vs. Army; Budget Day; Leaders testify; And more...
By Tara Copp
Senior Pentagon Reporter, Defense One
May 24, 2021 12:00 PM ET
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The Army and Space Force are tussling over low Earth orbit. “Over the last several months, Space Force officials have been negotiating with their Army and Navy counterparts over what missions and personnel will transfer into the newest branch, which is part of the Department of the Air Force. To date, no agreements have been signed on what satellites or units will transfer over, though handshake deals and draft plans indicate that some progress is being made.” Read on, here.
Budget Day will be Fri., May 28—not Thurs, May 27—for all you budget watchers who were hoping to get an early start on Memorial Day weekend.
https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2021/05/air-space-brief-space-force-vs-army-budget-day-leaders-testify-and-more/174250/
